Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Lakes Estates Neighborhood of Elgin, IL from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Blackhawk Apartment Homes
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$1,350 - $2,893
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$1,246 - $2,789
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blackhawk Apartment Homes

926 Congdon AveElgin, IL 60120
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River West Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River West Commons

719 W Highland AveElgin, IL 60123
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1350 Getzelman Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1350 Getzelman Dr

1350 Getzelman DrElgin, IL 60123
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114 N Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

114 N Spring St

114 N Spring StElgin, IL 60120
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Roseanne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roseanne Apartments

401 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120
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1289 Abbott Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1289 Abbott Dr

1289 Abbott DrElgin, IL 60123
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278 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Douglas Ave

278 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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269 Douglas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

269 Douglas Ave

269 Douglas AveElgin, IL 60120
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Elgin Tower Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elgin Tower Lofts

100 E Chicago StElgin, IL 60120

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Willow Lakes Estates, Elgin, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Lakes Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Lakes Estates area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Blackhawk Apartment Homes priced from $1,390. Wing Park Residence has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Willow Lakes Estates apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 711 sqft1BR,1BA$1,390
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$1,550
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower1BR,1BA$1,975
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,200
The Villages at CanterfieldD3BR,2BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Lakes Estates, IL

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Lakes Estates area is the $1.31 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Princeton West Townhomes in the in the Beacon Pointe neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Willow Lakes Estates apartment is the D2A Model at The Villages at Canterfield starting at $2,750 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Willow Lakes Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Lakes Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Princeton West TownhomesFour Bedroom4BR,5BA$1.31
The Villages at CanterfieldD2A3BR,3BA$1.98
Fountain Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Den2BR,2.5BA$2.00
443 Jefferson Ave, Unit #3 - 1 bed 1 bath443 Jefferson Ave1BR,1BA$1.66
1900 at Canterfield Apartment HomesA2- Lower1BR,1BA$2.32
Wing Park Residencewp-1bs1BR,1BA$2.14
Blackhawk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 723 sqft1BR,1BA$1.98

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Willow Lakes Estates, Elgin, IL

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Elgin. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Lakes Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment is $1,390 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Willow Lakes Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willow Lakes Estates is starting from $1,570 at Blackhawk Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Willow Lakes Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Willow Lakes Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Villages at Canterfield and starts from $2,225.

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